City of Duncanville

• There were 91 total building inspections this week. 62 inspections passed, 18 failed, 2 canceled, and 9 partial passed.
  
  
• 56 Building Permits were issued this week.

Health Weekly Inspection Report

• This week, there were 9 total health inspections, 0 for Annual Health Renewal, 2 for the Health Certificate of Occupancy, and 0 for Annual Swimming Pool Inspections. 7 routine health inspections, 0 mobile food unit inspections, and 0 complaints and closures.

Total Fees Collected for the Week: $31,701.00.

Rental Weekly Inspection Report:

• A total of 22 rental inspections were scheduled this week: 0 passed, 22 failed, and 0 were canceled. The primary reasons for the failed inspections were the absence of GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) protection, missing carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, inadequate ground rods, and water heaters that did not meet current code standards.
  
  
• 0 Single Family Rental Certificates of Occupancy have been reissued.
  
  
• A total of 0 Apartment Unit Inspections for this week have been completed.

We are looking for dedicated, community-minded people to serve on our Boards and Commissions and ad hoc committees. These volunteer positions offer a valuable opportunity to assist in local decision-making by providing input on important issues, helping shape the future of the City of Duncanville. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences who are passionate about civic engagement and public service. If you are interested in making a meaningful impact, we invite you to submit your application and join us in this important work.

A convenient online application can be submitted using the Board and Commission application

 Notice of Intention to Issue City of Duncanville, Texas Certificates of Obligation

TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of Duncanville, Texas, shall convene on May 5, 2026 at 7:00 p.m., at Duncanville City Hall, 203 E. Wheatland Road, Duncanville, Texas 75116. During such meeting, the City Council will consider the passage of one or more ordinances authorizing the issuance of certificates of obligation, in one or more series, in an amount not to exceed TWELVE MILLION DOLLARS ($12,000,000) for the purpose of paying contractual obligations to be incurred for (i) improving and extending the City’s waterworks and sewer system, to-wit: the acquisition and installation of water meters in replacement of existing water meters and (ii) professional services rendered in connection therewith; such certificates to be payable from ad valorem taxes and a limited pledge of the City's waterworks and sewer system. In accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 271.049, (i) the current principal amount of all of the City’s outstanding public securities secured by and payable from ad valorem taxes is $15,555,000; (ii) the current combined principal and interest required to pay all of the City’s outstanding public securities secured by and payable from ad valorem taxes on time and in full is $19,558,888; (iii) the estimated combined principal and interest required to pay the certificates of obligation to be authorized on time and in full is $17,520,000; (iv) the maximum interest rate for the certificates may not exceed the maximum legal interest rate; and (v) the maximum maturity date of the certificates to be authorized is August 15, 2043. The certificates are to be issued, and this notice is given, under and pursuant to the provisions of Texas Local Government Code, Subchapter C of Chapter 271, as amended.

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West Nile Virus (WNV) Samples Results

Testing conducted by Dallas County Mosquito Control.

March 18, 2026 - No Results

March 25, 2026 - No Results

April 1, 2026 - No Results

April 10, 2026 - Negative

To protect yourself from West Nile Virus, use bug spray with DEET. It's also a good idea to stay inside during dawn and dusk, when mosquitoes are out the most.

Texas Impact Basketball Tournament
Six courts
Friday: 6:30 AM–10:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM–9:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

Master’s Pro-Am Adult Basketball League – Session II
Three courts
Sunday: 4:00 PM–9:00 PM

Church Service
Wednesday: 6:30 PM–8:00 PM
Sunday: 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Suite #101C, The Center

Emergency Management

• Emergency Medical Team (EMT) conducted the first two days of the Best Southwest Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Training Course, with 18 students from across the Best Southwest cities enrolled.
  
  

• EMT discussed emergency preparedness at DeSoto ARC (Aquatics & Recreation Center) grand opening event.
  
  

• EMT finalized the DeSoto ARC Emergency Operations Plan.
  
  

• Emergency Management Coordinator Lauren (EMC) Sanchez completed a Mass Care Emergency Assistance Planning and Operations Course. 

Fire Administration 

• The EMS (Emergency Management Service) Division will track the new First Due electronic care reporting system approved by City Council on March 17, 2026, to ensure proposed deliverables are achieved. Once training is complete and implementation begins, monthly updates will be provided to City Management.
  
  

• Continuing to work on the Texas Fire Chiefs Association Best Practices project. Making a lot of progress with 60% of the project completed at this point.
  
  

• Seeking input from the Fire Marshal’s Office regarding ongoing fire lane parking enforcement challenges being addressed by City Management. Currently, Fire Marshal staff are unable to initiate towing without law enforcement present due to certification limitations. Further discussion is needed to establish clear long-term expectations and potential solutions.
  
  

• New hire interviews were held on Friday, April 10, 2026. Two applicants were interviewed. One applicant was given a conditional job offer. The other applicant failed the interview. Currently, we have four vacancies. One additional vacancy will occur in May. Duncanville Firefighter Bryant Medhus will be relocating to Minnesota to be closer to family after accepting a position with the City of Maplewood Fire Department.
  
  

• Duncanville Fire Chief Connealy attended the Texas Fire Chiefs Association Annual Conference in Waco, Texas, this week to acquire annual mandated continuing education.
  
  

• Continuing to work on the Insurance Services Office (ISO) project and will schedule an ISO inspection in 2027 to attain a Class 1 rating. Increasing monthly fire training to the required 16-hours a month starting in May 2026. A year of 16 hours per month of fire-related training is required to receive full credit with ISO.

Reviews

Plan Reviews: 21

DRC Reviews: 3

Inspections

Business: 12

Fire Sprinkler Acceptance: 3

 Miscellaneous:

Fire Marshal David Carpenter and Deputy Fire Marshal Logan Henry were called out to investigate a commercial structure fire on April 15, 2026.

Fire Operations:

The Fire Department responded to 135 calls for service in the past seven days. These included:

Emergency Medical Services: 91

Fires: 1

• Structure Fires: 0
  
  
• Trash Fire: 0
  
  
• Vehicle Fire: 0
  
  
• Special Fires: 1

Hazardous Situations: 6

Motor Vehicle Accidents: 8+1 rescue

Public Service: 10-citizen/lift assists

Non-Emergency: 17

Law Enforcement Support: 1

Personnel

• On Monday, April 13, 2026, Joseph Valdez graduated from the North Central Texas Council of Governments Police Academy.
  
  
• Jacqueline Doss, Julio Padron, Ricky Logan, and Aidan Smith completed week 13 of the North Central Texas Council of Governments Police Academy.
  
  
• Trent Carnahan and Kaylen Gray completed week 3 of the North Central Texas Council of Governments Police Academy.

Duncanville Public Library Community Needs Assessment: We need YOU to help make your library even better! Take a survey or join an upcoming focus group:

• Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 6:00 – 7:00 PM: Public Focus Group at the Library
  
• Thursday, April 23, 2026, 6:30 – 8:00 PM: Duncanville Library Board Meeting (Friends Board also invited) at the library.
  
• Saturday, April 25, 2026, 2:00 – 3:30 PM: Public Focus Group at the Library

Check the library assessment website for more information: https://libraryiq.mysocialpinpoint.com/duncanville-public-library-community-needs-assessment.

Children can practice reading to trained therapy dogs during the popular Read to Dogs program on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

On Monday, April 20, 2026, 6:30 PM– 7:30 PM, play a round of chess at the monthly Chess Club! All ages and levels are welcome to play. Come enjoy a game played for over 1,500 years! 
 

Ongoing Adult Programs:

• Craftmatic, Tuesdays at 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Craft something fantastic by hand! Create with paper crafts, collage, and other simple projects. For adults, but open to all ages.
  
  

• Computer Basics, Tuesdays at 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Learn the basic concepts of using a computer. Chromebooks are available or bring your own device.
  
  

• Tech Tutors, Wednesdays at 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM. Get help with any of your own devices or on one of our public computers.
  
  

• Sewing Tutorial, Saturdays at 2:30 – 3:30 PM. Join this small-scale sewing tutorial. Sign up in person or call us. Limit 3 per session.
  
  

• Maker Time, Saturdays at 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Use the makerspace to work on your creative projects.
  

• Extra Maker Time sessions are offered on Friday, April 24, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Ongoing Youth Programs:

• Homeschool Hangout, Mondays at 10:30 AM. Calling all homeschoolers! Join us in a space where students can engage in fun STEAM activities…or hang out with each other! For children ages 6 –11 and their families or caregivers.
  
  

• LEGO ® Maniacs, Mondays at 4:30 PM– 7:30 PM. Come play with Legos!
  
  

• Baby Bookworms, Tuesdays at 10:15 AM. Come play with your child in our discovery stations. Kids explore early concepts and fine motor skills throughout interactive play. Ages 0 – 3 years and a caregiver.
  
  

• Game On! Tuesdays 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Teens aged 12-18 can enjoy board games or console games on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 together.
  
  

• Preschool Story Time, Thursdays at 10:15 AM. Storytime fun for ages 3–6 and a caregiver.
  
  

• Toddler Story Time, Thursdays at 11:15 AM. Story time fun for toddlers. Open to ages 0–3 and a caregiver.
  

In the April session of Leadership Southwest hosted in DeSoto, the Class of 2026 was introduced to the new LSW Executive Director, Jamaal Sanders. Words of thanks and praise were given to outgoing Director, Amanda Skinner, for her many years of service to the leadership cooperative. Class members, Economic Development Coordinator Marcela Perez, along with Mayor Contreras, Project Manager Angel Deal, and City Secretary Chiquita Taylor, represented the City of Duncanville.

BUSINESS VISITS: 

• PNC Bank, 1140 West Danieldale Road, Duncanville, TX 75137
  
  
• Moore Supply Co, 626 Crestside Drive, Duncanville, TX 75137

Grants and Incentives

(currently in process)

• Take Out Burgers – Signage Grant, $3,800, Approved by DCEDC– September 8, 2025
  
  
• Kim and Jenny’s Cafe- Incentive Agreement, $135,000, Approved by DCEDC – September 8, 2025 // Approved by City Council – October 21, 2025
  
  
• Parklane Investments dba Corinth Properties- Chapter 380 Sales Tax Incentive, Up to $150,000 over 5 years, Approved by DCEDC – December 15, 2025. Approved by City Council on February 3, 2026.
  
  
• Railroad Flats Property – A Chapter 380 Agreement with Pagaso California Construction Corp was approved by the City Council on March 3, 2026, as part of the purchase and redevelopment of this vacant parcel in the Downtown District. The proposed development will add housing units to the trade market by constructing up to 34 townhomes for sale. The proposed project must still secure site plan approvals and an amendment to the existing Planned Development zoning ordinance by the Planning Commission and City Council.
  
  
• JCTF Real Estate, LLC – Incentive Agreement, $200,000, Approved by DCEDC – March 23, 2026. A public hearing will be held on April 7, 2026, at the City Council meeting.
  
  
• Resolution approving amendment to the incentive agreement with BCVCR Holdings, LLC was authorized by City Council on April 7, 2026.

Sponsorships

• 17th Annual Dallas County Sheriff's Office and Duncanville Police Department Fire Truck Pull - $7,500, approved by DCEDC – March 23, 2026. The item is scheduled to appear on the April 21, 2026, City Council Agenda.
  
  
• 2026 PIP Days - $5,000, approved by DCEDC – March 23, 2026. The item is scheduled to appear on the April 21, 2026, City Council Agenda.

Accounting and Reporting

Week of April 09, 2026, to April 15, 2026

Electronic Funds Transfer Payments: 41 invoices were processed, totaling $381,072.65.

APPLY TODAY!

The Human Resources Department is currently recruiting for the following positions:

• Economic Development Director
  
  
• Streets Maintenance I
  
  
• Streets Maintenance II
  
  
• Utilities Maintenance Worker
  
  
• Seasonal Summer Camp Counselor
  
  
• Development Services Coordinator
  
  
• Assistant Director of Fiscal Services

Interested candidates may review current openings, including job descriptions, and apply online at Current Openings.

The Police and Fire Departments are actively recruiting candidates to fill vacancies within their Civil Service entry-level positions.

Become a member today! The minimum age to join is 50. For more information, contact the Senior Center at (972) 707-3864.

Upcoming Events

• Bingo with United Healthcare – Friday, April 17, 2026 - 10:30 AM
  
  

• Medicare Talk with United Healthcare – Friday, April 17, 2026 - 12:00 PM
  
  

• Alley Cats Bowling – Monday, April 20, 2026 - 10:00 AM
  
  

• Healthy Sweet Bites – Monday, April 20, 2026 - 1:30 PM
  
  

• Bingo with Laurenwood – Tuesday, April 21, 2026 - 10:30 AM
  
  

• Mystery Lunch – Tuesday, April 21, 2026 - 12:00 PM
  
  

• Coffee with the Mayor – Thursday, April 23, 2026 - 12:00 PM
  
  

• Bingo with Life and Health Insurance – Friday, April 24, 2026 - 10:30 AM

PARKS

• Staff completed post-Easter cleanup at Lakeside Park, including trash removal from courts, parking areas, common spaces, and the lake.
  
  

• Crews painted all soccer fields at Harrington Park and striped foul lines on fields 1–5 at BBI Fields.
  
  

• Staff restocked chalk supplies at Lions Park, Alexander Park, and Harrington Park, and replenished the paint shed for future soccer events.

Recreation Center

Program Highlights

Friday Night Volleyball Open Play continues to be a strong community program, averaging over 25 participants each week. The program consistently runs two active games throughout the evening and is available to guests with memberships or a $5 day pass.

Tournament Highlights

This past weekend, the Recreation Center took advantage of overflow from the Fieldhouse tournament, hosting two court rentals organized by Open Gym Premier, generating $3,040 in court rentals.

Upcoming Events

Movies in the Park:

• Are We There Yet – April 25, 2026
  
  
• Star Wars Revenge of the Sith – May 2, 2026 (In celebration of May the 4th be with you)
  

Concerts in the Park:

• Memphis Soul – May 23, 2026 – 6:00 PM

Community Events

• National Day of Prayer – May 7 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  
  
• Memorial Day Ceremony - May 25 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tournament

• HYPE Sports Basketball Tournament – April 25 and 26, 2026

Programs/Camps Coming Soon

Programs

• Ping Pong Instruction: First Class – April 10, 2026, Recreation Center Game Room
  
  
• National Football League (NFL) Youth Flag Football League: Registration is now open

Summer Camps

• Kidokinetcs: June 22 – 26, 2026
  
  
• Brazilian United Soccer Camp: July 6 – 10, 2026
  
  
• B.O.S.S Summer Camp: June 1– July 25, 2026 

Special Events

BloomFest

Special Events is actively preparing for an exciting season of community engagement, signature events, and new opportunities for residents and visitors to connect.

Planning continues for BloomFest Music and Arts Festival on May 9 at Armstrong Park. The event will feature live music, the Artist & Maker Market, food vendors, and community art activations. Additional event details and entertainment announcements will be shared soon.

We are excited to introduce our new Event Merch Market, The Vibe Spot, which will now be featured at City events. This pop-up experience will offer branded merchandise and fun keepsakes that let attendees take a piece of it home while supporting Special Events programming.

Planning is also underway for the upcoming three-day Red, White, & Goals celebration surrounding Independence Day weekend. This expanded experience will include multiple activations designed to bring visitors into the community and create an exciting holiday atmosphere. More details will be announced as planning progresses.

Additionally, coordination efforts are beginning for Festival de las Américas, not to be mistaken for the Best Southwest's Hispanic Heritage Fest, which is hosted by Cedar Hill this year. This event celebrates culture and community, and more information will be shared in the coming months.

Residents are encouraged to follow @duncanvillespecialevents on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date on announcements, event details, and behind-the-scenes highlights showcasing the fun happening throughout the city.

Special Events continues working to create engaging experiences that support community pride, encourage visitation, and enhance quality of life in Duncanville.

Learn more about BloomFest 2026 at http://www.eventeny.com/onsite/survey/?e=25703&s=2099

The Planning & Zoning department will be presenting fee updates for Planning, Inspections, and Permitting at the April 21, 2026, City Council briefing.

• From April 6-12, 2026, 32,310,490 gallons of water were pumped. The estimated water loss for that week was 210,000 gallons.
  
  
• Operation Clean Duncanville, our semi-annual clean-up event, was held on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Several staff members from various city departments helped make the event successful, with 282 vehicles serviced. Residents could dispose of bulk trash and brush, recycle electronics, and shred unwanted paper. We look forward to holding another Operation Clean Duncanville event again in Fall 2026.